Vantaggi
I really enjoy the work environment. It’s friendly and progressive, and we work on really important environmental and public health issues, which is super rewarding. There are also many opportunities for growth in the organization. I was promoted to field manager within 6 months of working there. Since we are a national network, you can go on cross trains to work on environmental causes in different parts of the country and meet other activists. I feel very supported by the organization and my coworkers and the pay is good. They also provide benefits for those who want it.
Svantaggi
Canvassing is a difficult job and is not for everyone. But if you are passionate, hard working, and good at mood management then you can definitely be successful. Mood management can be challenging because you interact with the public and obviously not everyone will be a supporter, but Clean Water Action does a good job of supporting canvassers and teaching ways to maximize time with supporters and manage mood.